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Worksheet for learning directions using a map and compass points.

A worksheet titled "Learning Directions" featuring a map with streets, buildings, and a compass rose, along with a key and sentences to complete using cardinal directions.

A worksheet titled "Learning Directions" featuring a map with streets, buildings, and a compass rose, along with a key and sentences to complete using cardinal directions.

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To solve this problem, we need to use the map and the key to determine the direction each person travels. The compass in the bottom left corner of the map shows the directions: North (up), South (down), East (right), and West (left).

Let’s go through each sentence one by one:

1. Viv walks _______ to go to school.
- Viv’s house is on Michigan Street. School is on De Young Street, which is south of Michigan Street.
- So, Viv walks south.

2. Lee travels _______ to go to his house.
- Lee’s house is on Maple Lane, which is east of De Young Street where Lee starts (from the supermarket).
- So, Lee travels east.

3. Kai heads _______ to buy a snack at the supermarket.
- Kai’s house is on Maple Lane. The supermarket is on De Young Street, which is west of Maple Lane.
- So, Kai heads west.

4. A hospital worker travels _______ to the supermarket.
- The hospital is on Andrew Street. The supermarket is on De Young Street, which is south of Andrew Street.
- So, the hospital worker travels south.

5. Viv’s dad is a nurse. He heads _______ to his job at the hospital.
- Viv’s house is on Michigan Street. The hospital is on Andrew Street, which is north of Michigan Street.
- So, Viv’s dad heads north.

6. After school, the students bike _______ to play at Maple Park.
- School is on De Young Street. Maple Park is on Maple Lane, which is east of De Young Street.
- So, the students bike east.

7. Lee walks _______ to get to school.
- Lee’s house is on Maple Lane. School is on De Young Street, which is west of Maple Lane.
- So, Lee walks west.

8. Kai heads _______ to visit Lee.
- Kai’s house is on Maple Lane. Lee’s house is also on Maple Lane, but further east.
- So, Kai heads east.

Final Answer:
1. south
2. east
3. west
4. south
5. north
6. east
7. west
8. east
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of directions worksheet.
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